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The return of A Plea for Purging?

Are we about to experience the full return of A Plea for Purging? In 2012 the band played their last show ever in Nashville, TN, following their farewell tour until they reunited for one night only at Facedown Fest in 2017. Recently vocalist Andy Atkins went to social media making a post with the caption that says "Always and forever dem boys. Starting a new band. Stay tuned." In February of 2020, a new Instagram page emerged (@pleajams) only posting two pictures. One of vocalist Andy on stage, and the other of a pedal board that looks to be in a studio setting. Andy has also posted on social media in the past looking for a space to record music. There is no confirmation yet stating that A Plea for Purging is coming back under the name Plea, though it is possible. But new music is definitely confirmed. Stay tuned for more news and as always thanks for reading! 
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I, The Breather: RE:BORN

In 2015, hardcore band, I, The Breather, completed their farewell tour and called it quits. Recently, vocalist Shawn Spann has been teasing stuff on his Facebook, from posting their old song Forgiven to making a status saying "I will make the heaviest breakdown of 2020." Shawn also made a status talking about a new band named Breather, even posting the message "RE:BORN" on his personal Facebook, as well as posting from the bands page. Though nothing has been confirmed or denied, one can only hope that I, The Breather will be returning to the scene. Once more info is released regarding Breather and what the message means it will be posted here. Keep your eyes peeled! 

Underøath: Full album breakdown

Recently, metalcore legends Underoath, announced that they were going to be going to twitch starting on May 5th and going until June 3rd, once a week, to dive more in depth on their music and listen to their album that week with them. They're using this opportunity as a Q&A session as well as a chance to chat with the guys and hear their stories as they recorded these albums. "It’s going down. Every week, a different Underoath album full-listen with us (and some special guests, TBA) on our Twitch channel. Come hang out, listen loud, ask questions, and watch us talk mostly about all the good food we ate while recording these things. twitch.tv/underoathband" On May 6th their jumping headfirst to their first album in 8 years as well as their first album on their new label Fearless Records, Erase Me. On May 13th the band will be talking about their first album without original drummer Aaron Gillespie and former Norma Jean drummer Daniel Davidson. On May 20th t...

Dance Gavin Dance: Afterburner

Legends of the post-hardcore scene, Dance Gavin Dance, recently released their ninth full length studio album through Rise Records. Prior to the full release of the album the band released two singles not featured on the album, Head Hunter and Blood Wolf, in March and October of 2019. The band considers this album to be a musical progression with influences from the funk, Latin, rap, and metalcore genres, just to name a few. The album artwork was created by Swedish illustrator and artist Mattias Adolfsson, who has created the artwork for every DGD since their debut album, Downtown Battle Mountain. The album cover depicts a robot minotaur figure named Gavin Afterburner, in the center with creatures seemingly cowering around the figure whilst the environment around them is engulfed in flames. In an interview with Rock Sound, the band expressed that they had received the artwork prior to writing sessions so they could create a more cohesive album, similar to their p...

Wage War: New album and new genre?

Metalcore band Wage War took over the hardcore scene with their first full-length album Blueprints. Since then they've toured with several bands in the hardcore scene and headlined tours of their own. But the band appear to be back in the studio making their fourth full length. On April 8th, 2020, WW tweeted a video with an 18 second clip of a new song with the caption "Making the most of quarentine #ww4" While we don't have any new updates confirming a release date its expected to drop sometime in 2020. Many fans are worried though that it won't be as heavy as their first or second album. After their most recent release, Pressure, fans are worried about the future of their favorite metalcore band. Vocalist and frontman Briton Bond stated that when it comes to Wage War, he wants to appeal to more than the typical metalcore fans and that he wanted to tour with more mainstream bands and appeal to a less heavy crowd. Briton also stated he's okay with the idea...

The return of The Ghost Inside

The Ghost Inside recently went to social media to announce a self-titled new album as well as a new single "Aftermath" "At long last we want to share the first single from our next album. This song is called Aftermath. It is a tribute to the community that supported us, stood by us, and raised us from the ashes. This album is called The Ghost Inside. It is proof positive that the strong survive and the beat does go on. Watch the video for Aftermath and preorder the album at theghostinside.com Available everywhere June 5. #TGIForever" On the morning of November 19th, 2015, the band was involved in an fatal accident involving a tractor trailer outside of El Paso, TX, on their way to Mesa, AZ. Killing the driver of their tour bus and the truck driver. The band went on a hiatus from 2015 to 2018. The band return posting a picture of them in the studio on January 21st, 2019, stating their is a future for the band following several practices and obstacles. On Febru...

Falling In Reverse: Derek Jones dead at 35

Falling In Reverse guitarist Derek Jones dead at 35 years old. Ronnie Radke confirmed the news with a post on Instagram. Cause of death is currently unknown. “I’ll never forget when you picked me up from jail in your old tour van to start Falling In Reverse. Your spirit will be interwoven through the music I write forever,” Frontman Ronnie Radke posted to his social media. “Rest In peace Derek Jones, My heart is broken.” Late in 2019, Jones lost his fiance, Christina Cetta, to her battle with Cancer. No details are known at this time. Remember the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers.